Hand Mirror

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Hand Mirror
Datec. 1800–1825
Probable placeUnited States
MediumMaple, other unidentified woods, and mirrored glass
Dimensions12 3/8 × 7 1/8 in. (31.4 × 18.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Jas A. Gundry
Object numberB.93.19
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Mcintire Bedroom
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionHand mirrors, such as this one, were intended for the dressing table. This one retains its original mirrors, as well as its old surface.
ProvenanceJames A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 1993.
Exhibition History

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Desk
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Rosewood; unidentified secondary woods
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Armchair
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c. 1850–1865
Rosewood; unidentified secondary woods
B.2002.4.2
Sofa
Joseph Meeks & Sons
c. 1850–1865
Rosewood; unidentified secondary woods
B.2002.4.1
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c. 1858
Rosewood; unidentified secondary woods and modern show cover
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c. 1775–1800
Unidentified woods
B.2003.1